Jennifer Kingsley has been traveling in the Arctic for more than twenty years. She is a National Geographic Explorer, journalist, and renowned storyteller. In 2005, she paddled 50 days across the Nunavut wilderness to the Arctic Ocean, a trip she wrote about in Paddlenorth. Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award, now she's bringing that same gift for storytelling to Freezing Woman 8.

How did we do for Freezing Woman 7? What did everyone think of the event as a whole? The keynote presentations? The activities and workshops? And more. These are the results of our survey.

Freezing Woman 7 was 4 days of fun, learning, and connection for over 350 of us in Algonquin Park. From the "choose-your-own-adventure" workshop, a frozen Polar Bear Dip, to legendary talks by Jill Heinerth and Becky Mason, the weekend was magic. But it wasn't without challenges! Read the full report—including the tale of a bold raccoon who broke into my hot tent.

Your Guide to the Freezing Woman Wristband: They get you early entry to the Market and Keynotes. Read on for a simple guide on how they work and where to get yours.